Category Archives: Benefits & Compensation

Understand Your Retirement Plan: Meet With a VRS Hybrid Plan Expert on Jan. 22

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RetirementMonday, January 22, 2018 | 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. | County Office Building – McIntire

VRS Hybrid Plan Members: Did you know that your guaranteed retirement benefit under the VRS Hybrid plan is, at best, 30% of your pre-retirement salary?

Don’t short yourself later in life (or lose out on employer matching funds!) by not setting up voluntary contributions into your deferred compensation plan. Your future self will thank you.

Here’s your chance to sit down one-on-one with a VRS Hybrid retirement plan expert!

Register now for an appointment to: Continue reading →

W-2 Forms Available Online, Plus Information Regarding Recent Tax Law Changes

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Tax TimeW-2 Forms Now Available Online

Your W-2 Form (Wage and Tax Statement) for filing is now available online through your Greenshades employee account. If you have not yet enabled receiving forms electronically, click on Account Settings in the upper-right corner and select the Notifications tab. From this tab, you can set your preference to electronic delivery. Continue reading →

Complimentary Injury Assessments – Jan. 22 @ COB McIntire

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AirrostiJanuary 22, 2018 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | COB McIntire, Room 231

Albemarle County announces a special complimentary injury assessment opportunity for school division employees: Enjoy a healthy, pain free start to the new year. If you’ve been suffering from nagging low back pain, painful plantar fasciitis, or other foot, knee, hip, wrist, shoulder, neck or other pain, Airrosti is here to help.

Sign up today for a complimentary, onsite injury assessment with Airrosti. Each 15-minute assessment consists of a thorough evaluation by an Airrosti provider, an expert assessment of any pain-related issues, and a discussion of your treatment options. Learn more »

Additional Day of Holiday Leave Granted to 12-Month Employees

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Celebrate 2018In alignment with the state’s holiday schedule, and in concert with local government’s decision, the Albemarle County School Board has granted 12-month employees an additional day of holiday leave on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. All school division offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22, and will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, January 3. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, joy-filled holiday!

benefitsFOCUS: A little pre-winter financial cheer for our medical plan participants

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benefitsFOCUSWhat’s the BIG news?

We are pleased to announce that employees will be refunded two months of their medical premiums as a result of the strong performance of our health insurance program. This one-time refund will appear in your November pay and will be based on the normal premium paid in October for the coverage selected at that time. Continue reading →

Additional Thanksgiving & Winter Break Holiday Leave

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Happy ThanksgivingAs a reminder, on Thursday, April 27, the Albemarle County School Board granted 12-month employees additional leave in alignment with the state’s holiday schedule: Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 22 (4 hours), and again on Friday, December 22 (4 hours). See the full holiday schedule for the 2017-18 school year (for 12-month employees) »

benefitsFOCUS: Annual Retirement Planning Seminar Nov. 20 & VERIP Applications Due Dec. 1

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benefitsFOCUSWhat’s the BIG news?

November means Retirement Planning Seminar time! Are you planning to retire within the next few years, just starting out in the workforce – or somewhere in between? Are you wondering where the money will come from when you retire or even what your retirement options are? Regardless of where you are in your career journey, you can find answers at the:

Retirement Planning Seminar | Monday, November 20 | 5 to 6:15 p.m. | COB – Lane Auditorium

The topics we will cover include: Continue reading →

Flu and Tdap Vaccination Clinics Start Oct. 3

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Get Your Flu Shot HereOnsite flu and Tdap vaccination clinics will be held October 3 – November 20 at 50+ locations. All Albemarle County employees (including part-time and temporary employees, substitutes, interns, and student teachers) and public safety volunteers (Fire Rescue, Police, Sheriff’s Office) are eligible to receive flu and Tdap vaccinations with no out-of-pocket cost, even if you are not covered through the County’s health plan. View the clinic schedule »

Please bring with you: a completed Vaccine Informed Consent Form and either your Anthem card (if covered on the County health plan) or other County ID (if not covered on the County health plan), like an employee ID or paystub. More information, including CDC guidance »